What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Frankfurt central train station and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Heerlen is 351 km. The road distance is 320.1 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Heerlen without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heerlen bus from?

Heidelberg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heerlen train from?

Heidelberg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heerlen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heerlen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Heerlen is 320 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Heidelberg to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Heidelberg to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 29m
€58–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
7h 1m
€28–55
Drive 320.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Heerlencar 320.1 km
2h 47m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj
6h 34m
€36–59
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the night train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 4m
€87–344

Heidelberg to Heerlen by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Heerlen, Zandweg via Frankfurt central train station, Aachen station west, and Aachen, Ponttor in around 7h 1m.

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